David Wickert is a reporter covering state government for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Atlanta, GA
Joined February 2009
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“Anthropic’s AI agent accessed publicly available voter information, just as anyone else in this country can. There was no data breach, hack or unlawful or harmful tampering with voter information," a spokesman for Georgia's secretary of state said.
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DOJ to send monitors to 6 Georgia counties with Democratic majorities bit.ly/47ChdI8
The races for some of Georgia’s top elected offices are a dead heat, setting up a last-minute scramble that will have big implications for how state government operates come January.
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Outside groups have poured an unprecedented $3.1 million into the statewide races for Georgia Power’s regulator, with control between Republicans and Democrats hanging in the balance.
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Outside groups have poured an unprecedented $3.1 million into the statewide races for Georgia Power’s regulator, with control between Republicans and Democrats hanging in the balance.
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The races for some of Georgia’s top elected offices are a dead heat, setting up a last-minute scramble that will have big implications for how state government operates come January. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/geo…
Feds seek 14-year sentence for First Liberty leader as supporters urge leniency
Brant Frost IV, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors called a Ponzi scheme, is scheduled for sentencing on Monday.
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AJC poll: Georgia’s downballot races are deadlocked
Voters split over races for lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state
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Keisha Lance Bottoms and her husband have a history of late tax payments.
Rick Jackson, her Republican opponent for governor, is fighting the IRS in court over millions in allegedly disallowed corporate deductions. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/kei…
Internal documents introduced in the case indicated that agents were directed to focus on California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin.
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An AJC poll shows Democrat Tanya Miller and Republican Brian Strickland are tied in the race to become the state’s top lawyer. The race has become a debate about experience.
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Democrats and Republicans are sinking millions of dollars into a deadlocked Georgia attorney general’s race in a high-stakes competition be the state’s next top lawyer. AJC poll shows the race is a dead heat. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/geo…
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NEW @ajc Georgia governor’s poll results:
Rick Jackson: 46%
Keisha Lance Bottoms: 45%
- 18% of independents are still undecided.
- UGA polled 1,000 likely voters with live calls, MOE: 3.1%.
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An AJC poll shows Democrat Tanya Miller and Republican Brian Strickland are tied in the race to become the state’s top lawyer. The race has become a debate about experience.
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State Supreme Court ruling calls local government fees into question. Chatham County must refund $30 million in fire fees, but the impact could be broader.
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Battle over Fulton County election board reaches Georgia Supreme Court
The GOP says the county must accept its nominees. County officials say they can reject them. ajc.com/politics/2026/10/bat…
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I get it. You're busy. You don't have time to read a 3k word investigation.
We've got you covered: Here are our 5 big takeaways from our investigation into daycares: ajc.com/news/2026/10/georgia…
(Also please read the long version too thanks)
Adams refused to certify election results. Frazier challenged the eligibility of thousands of legitimate voters. Now the court will decide whether Fulton County must accept them as members of the board that oversees county elections.
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The Republican’s portfolio goes beyond healthcare, including sizable investments in oil rigs, movies and firearms financing. Can he avoid conflicts of interest if elected governor?
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Folks
Sen. @Ossoff (D-GA) pledges to serve his full Senate term: “Yes, I will. I have zero interest in running for president. I'm not running for president. I'm running for reelection to the senate."